9 Tips for a Plant-Based Diet
Try the following tips to enjoy more plant-based foods every day:
- Make a list of plant-based foods you like to eat (i.e. beans, lentils, rice, nuts, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers) and incorporate them into your meal plan.
- Grill or roast vegetables. Eat them as a side dish or add them to other dishes to boost flavor and nutrition. For example, add broccoli, spinach, onions, mushrooms and bell peppers to pasta and rice dishes.
- Keep sliced fruits and vegetables handy for mid-afternoon snacks, side dishes, lunch box additions or a quick bite before dinner. Ready-to-eat favorites include red, green and yellow peppers, broccoli and cauliflower florets, carrots, celery sticks, cucumbers, snap peas and whole radishes.
- Make your own trail mix with a handful of nuts and seeds for heart-healthy fats.
- Use a mandolin slicer and make your own vegetable chips. Popular choices include sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, beets and apple.
- Heat up a cup of vegetable soup as a snack or with a sandwich for lunch.
- Place colorful fruit in bowls in high-traffic areas for quick and easy snacks-on-the-run.
- Stuff an omelet with vegetables. Turn any omelet into a hearty meal with broccoli, squash, carrots, peppers, tomatoes and onions with skim mozzarella or Swiss cheese.
- Eat fruit as dessert. Slice a banana lengthwise, top with a scoop of yogurt, and sprinkle with a teaspoon of chopped nuts.
Source: Eatright.org and Choosemyplate.gov
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